Closing the Loop
November 2024 Military Mile Cohort
We appreciate the openness and willingness to engage in critical discussions during the training facilitated in November 2024. We are excited to share the results of the survey, which highlights the significant impact of the training and areas where we have seen growth and improvement. Also on this page you will find resources for the next step in your mental health journey with us.
Survey Feedback From You
During our time together, many of you demonstrated a remarkable increase in comfort level of these mental health topics:
- Engaging in Mental Health Conversations: There was a greater than average increase in comfortability in engaging in conversations with peers about mental health 98%.
- Seeking Mental Health Support: The most significant increase in improvement in their comfortability seeking mental health support to others, with an average growth of 205%, and an improvement in offering mental health support to others (139.6%).
- Asking Open-Ended Questions: A slight growth (35.6%) in comfortability in asking open-ended questions for deeper conversation.
- Active Listening Skills: Average growth in confidence for active listening skills (44%).
- Familiarity with Give an Hour’s Face the Five improved significantly by 180%
We hear you and will take the following into consideration!
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Some participants suggested increasing engagement and fostering connection in future trainings such as interactive (i.e: videos) and fun activities (i.e: role-playing)
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Participants also sought more time to interact with each other to build trust.
- Many participants are interested in having a greater understanding and actionable knowledge about mental health, such as improving their communication skills, and developing coping mechanisms.
We invite you to explore our No-Cost Virtual Peer Support services for Active Military, Veterans, their families, and allies. Additionally, our Wellness Ambassador Program is available for those interested in deepening their journey into mental health advocacy within their communities. Should you need more personalized support, we also offer One-on-One Counseling.
Thank you for your commitment to fostering a mentally healthy military community. We look forward to continuing this journey with you.
Shareable survey results
What’s Next: Stay Connected with Us
One on One Counseling
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